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RME Bob-32 Overview
The BOB-32
Breakout Box is an advanced solution for interconnecting multichannel XLRs and
D-subs. The box connects 2 x 8 XLR connectors with two 25-pin D-sub connectors,
working basically like two breakout cables. All 16 XLR connectors can be
connected to the 19 rack mount unit instead of a usual multicore breakout
cable, preventing cable chaos, errors and connection problems. BOB-32 is pin
compatible to the digital TASCAM (=RME) and Yamaha formats. Therefore it is a
perfect partner for the HDSP AES-32, the HDSPe AES and many other units having
digital audio D-sub I/Os.
RME Bob-32 Flip Frame
The BOB-32
allows to change rack brackets and handles from front to rear and thus to
change XLR or D-sub from front to rear as well. This way a BOB will perfectly
fit in every rack and working situation.
Revolutionary
new option: Simply fold the case in the middle to arrange both sides to one
side. All connectors appear on front or rear only, as a two height unit within
the rack.
RME Bob-32 Tech Specifications
- 8 x XLR
Output
- 8 x XLR
Input
- 2 x D-sub 25-pin
connectors
- Supports
RME (=Tascam) and Yamaha-Formats (Pinout internal switchable)
- 19"
Rack with Flip-Frame (1 or 2 HE)
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RME Products Review / See
All ZenPro Audio Reviews Here: Review Page
I have used RME PCI cards and
breakout boxes and converters over the years, and have never seen an issue with
reliability or stability. Overall I think the most stable PC drivers in the
industry would have to have RME among them: I mean this stuff just works…and
works…and works. As Vince from Sham-Wow says, “you know the Germans make good
stuff”. In this case I would certainly say it is proven true.
Digital connectivity is never easier
than choosing the right RME product, from ADAT to SPDIF to AES to TOSLINK to
MADI to Wordclock, they really have it all. Latency is virtually non-existent
thanks to ultra low latency drivers and on board DSP power that takes the load
off your computer. “Totalmix”, RME’s internal routing matrix is INCREDIBLE. It
took me a while to wrap my brain around it but once I did, I realized I can
send anything anywhere at anytime with no noticeable latency at all. Multiple
headphone mixes and splits? No problem, RME is on it with Totalmix.
The “Steadyclock” wordclock
technology is also just awesome stuff. I have witnessed this clock snap those 1’s
and 0’s in line on many a device and it always made an improvement when it was
the master. Many RME devices have Steadyclock as standard, it can make a real
difference. The A/D and D/A conversion of RME is clean and neutral for the most
part, not huge or small or anywhere in between, but pretty true to the source
overall. An RME converter will never get in the way of a good recording.
Conclusion: No matter the connection
you need to make, RME has it covered. My personal experience has been glitch
free and for that reason I am proud to be an authorized RME dealer.
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